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  • Written by illumina on Mar 23, 2006
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  • Don't bother buying bottled water, which will cost you at least 1euro a bottle. Just carry an empty bottle around with you, and fill up at the numerous drinking fountains around the city - you'll never be very far from one. It'll save you a fair bit of money, especially if it's hot.
    The water which issues from Rome's drinking fountains is very good. It comes from deep springs and is as pure as mineral water and can be drunk without fear (just look to see if there's a sign saying 'non potabile', in which case don't drink from this one!).

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    Signs, Signals & Superstitions: Crossing the road
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  • Written by illumina on Apr 2, 2006
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  • I know everyone has said it before, but it's true - if you want to cross the road in Rome, you pretty much have to ignore the cars, and just step out. If you don't look at them, they will stop. I'd say it's best to peek out of the corner of your eye; if there's something coming at 70 miles an hour, it's probably best not to step out right in front of it! (there's usually so much traffic that there aren't many places the cars are that fast). Cars actually aren't so bad, it was the scooters that we found the most dangerous - as soon as you're out of their direct line, they'll whizz around behind you, missing you by inches.

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    Comments for illumina about Rome
    WheninRome Thu Feb 12, 2009 15:42 UTC
     Great Rome page. We just got back. Wish I had seen your Crypt of Capuchin Monks tip before we had left. Next time.
    Redang Thu Nov 13, 2008 21:33 UTC
     Great city!
    RAJASTHANBYCAR Sun Mar 18, 2007 04:59 UTC
     Hey Joss ofcors Rome is old Histery town.I wish you very Happy Birth day to youuuuuuuuu.I hope all your drems come true Cheers Mahavir Yadav.
    Maurizioago Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:08 UTC
     Good page. Pizza al taglio; not "al taglie". Ciao!
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